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Saint Mary's College

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world rank  2884

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Overview

Saint Mary's College is a non-profit private liberal arts higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Notre Dame, Indiana, United States. This institution also has a branch campus in South Bend. Founded in 1844, Saint Mary's College is a women only institution and is officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. This institution offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details or use the website search engine below. This 182-year-old US higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The institution reports an acceptance rate of 80-89%. It is considered a least selective. International students are welcome to apply. Saint Mary's College also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Saint Mary's College's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Saint Mary's College's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Saint Mary's College' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Saint Mary's College's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

Identity

Name
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Acronym
Founded 1844
Motto Spes unica
Our only hope
Colours Blue and while
Mascot Belle

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Location

Address 133 Le Mans Hall
Notre Dame
46556 Indiana
United States
Saint Mary's College's location map and satellite view Location Map
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Saint Mary's College Phone Number (574) 284 4000
Saint Mary's College Fax Number (574) 284 4841
Other locations South Bend

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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Saint Mary's College is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1950


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Saint Mary's College's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • American Chemical Society
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
  • Council on Social Work Education, Board of Accreditation
  • National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
  • National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Saint Mary's College as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Saint Mary's College Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Saint Mary's College is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Saint Mary's College's academic range and degree level offering.



Saint Mary's College: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes
L&C Yes Yes
B&S Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes
Eng Yes

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Programs and Courses

Saint Mary's College Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Saint Mary's College Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Saint Mary's College categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Saint Mary's College.



Saint Mary's College: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 45,000-49,999 US$ (41,010-45,570 Euro) 25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro)
International
students		 45,000-49,999 US$ (41,010-45,570 Euro) 25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Saint Mary's College Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Saint Mary's College website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Saint Mary's College Admission Info


Saint Mary's College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Saint Mary's College is a women-only institution that admits exclusively female students.


Saint Mary's College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Saint Mary's College has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Saint Mary's College's acceptance rate ranges from 80 to 89%, making it a least selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Saint Mary's College's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Saint Mary's College's Admission Office Admission Office

Admission Office
Notre Dame 46556-5001
(574) 284 4587
800 551 7621

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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Saint Mary's College's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Saint Mary's College Size and Profile


Saint Mary's College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Saint Mary's College has a student enrollment ranging from 1,000 to 1,999, making it a very small-sized institution.


Saint Mary's College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Saint Mary's College's academic staff ranges from 200 to 299 members.


Saint Mary's College's Control Type Control Type

Saint Mary's College is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


Saint Mary's College's Entity Type Entity Type

Saint Mary's College is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Saint Mary's College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Saint Mary's College's main campus is located in a suburban setting, meaning it is situated in a residential area near a city.


Saint Mary's College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Saint Mary's College adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Saint Mary's College's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Saint Mary's College is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

Christian-Catholic. Congregation of Holy Cross - www.holycrosscongregation.org



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Facilities and Services

Saint Mary's College Facilities


Saint Mary's College's Library University Library

Yes Visit Saint Mary's College's Library
Saint Mary's College's library has 3 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 155,723 physical volumes, 2,881 physical media, 106,131 digital/electronic media and 114 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 17 full-time employees, including 7 librarians. Saint Mary's College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Saint Mary's College's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, Saint Mary's College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,274 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Saint Mary's College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Saint Mary's College's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Saint Mary's College Services


Saint Mary's College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Saint Mary's College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Saint Mary's College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes
In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.


Saint Mary's College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Saint Mary's College's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Saint Mary's College Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Saint Mary's College consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Saint Mary's College
  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • College of Education and Public Service
  • College of Philosophy and Letters
  • Doisy College of Health Sciences
  • John Cook School of Business
  • Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology
  • Saint Louis University School

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Memberships and Affiliations

Saint Mary's College Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Saint Mary's College's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU)
  • Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint Mary's College public or private?

Saint Mary's College is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is Saint Mary's College profit or non-profit?

Saint Mary's College is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Saint Mary's College in terms of enrollment?

Saint Mary's College has a student enrollment ranging from 1,000 to 1,999, making it a very small-sized institution.

What is the size of Saint Mary's College in terms of academic staff?

Saint Mary's College's academic staff ranges from 200 to 299 members.

Is Saint Mary's College a coeducational institution?

Saint Mary's College is a women-only institution that admits exclusively female students.

What academic calendar does Saint Mary's College use?

Saint Mary's College adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Saint Mary's College affiliated with?

Christian-Catholic. Congregation of Holy Cross - www.holycrosscongregation.org

Does Saint Mary's College admit international students?

Yes.

What is Saint Mary's College's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Saint Mary's College's acceptance rate ranges from 80 to 89%, making it a least selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Saint Mary's College ?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 45,000-49,999 US$ (41,010-45,570 Euro). International students: 45,000-49,999 US$ (41,010-45,570 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Saint Mary's College located?

Saint Mary's College is located in Notre Dame, Indiana, United States. Address: 133 Le Mans Hall.

Is Saint Mary's College accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Saint Mary's College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (since 1950).

Does Saint Mary's College offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Saint Mary's College offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Saint Mary's College have a university library?

Yes Saint Mary's College's library has 3 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 155,723 physical volumes, 2,881 physical media, 106,131 digital/electronic media and 114 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 17 full-time employees, including 7 librarians. Saint Mary's College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Does Saint Mary's College provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes In particular, Saint Mary's College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,274 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Does Saint Mary's College have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Saint Mary's College offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does Saint Mary's College offer career services?

Yes

Does Saint Mary's College offer distance learning?

Yes In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Does Saint Mary's College have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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